Question 1

how to get rid of hammer toe scars on my feet?

Accepted Answer

Try Mederma: It will also depend on how old the scars are.  There is not much you can do.

Question 2

how can i get rid of boil like scars on the back of my foot from wearing bad shoes?

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FIrst of all...: ...Replace the shoes, if you haven't already. Second, my guess, without actually seeing your feet, is that the "boil-like scars" are healing blisters. If that's true, they will heal by themselves, assuming you replaced the bad shoes with good ones. Just keep your feet clean and as dry as possible.

Question 3

is there a way to get rid of a scar on my foot from a second degree burn ?

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Can be helped: Scars are caused by tension in the skin.  They can be helped, made smaller, less painful, etc. By simply using a bandaid (perforated preferred to allow evaporation of moisture) across the scar under tension. Stick the bandaid down on one side of the scar, then pull across the scar with tension and stick down on the other side of the scar, pulling the skin together at the scar to relax the skin.

Question 4

i have previously had blisters on the back of my feet from wearing ill fitting shoes. i now have the remaining marks/scars, how do i get rid of them?

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Needs to: It needs to be seen by a dermatologist so you can receive the correct treatment.

Question 5

what's the best way to get rid of scars?

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Can't really get RID: Of scars, but you can reduce their noticibility.  Use a cream called Mederma to reduce the appearance of scars.

Question 6

any suggestions on how to get rid of scars naturally?

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Tincture of time  : Time for scars to mature will often produce the best scars. Eating a well balanced diet while avoiding sun and tobacco use is also important. Topical scar massage may also help. Honey, banana leaves, aloe vera, allium cepa, arnica montana, cocoa butter, etc are all rumored to provide some homeopathic relief.

Question 7

how can i get rid of scars from pimples?

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Scars or Stains: All too often, patients refer to staining, or discoloration of the skin as scars. They are not. A scar is a dermal process (deeper in the skin) that resulting in depressions (depressed or boxcar scars) or deeper pits (pitted scars). Scars are not helped much, if at all, by any topical remedy. Stains, on the other hand, are.

Question 8

how to get rid of scars from pityriasis rosea?

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No scar: Pr leaves no scar. Sometimes, causing light-white patches, that's all.

Question 9

how do i get rid of scars from mosquito bites?

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Don't scratch : In general, a mosquito bite reaction is a red itchy bump that does not scar. Pigmentation may increase as a reactive process. This pigment can remain for several months and will resolve without treatment. However, severe scratching can make scars. Topical antipruritic creams help, but self control is key.

Question 10

how can i get rid of scars from lichen planus?

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LP: I would urge you to contact a plastic surgeon after consulting with your md and doing some research on your own. The LP may come back as this disease waxes and wanes and has no cure.

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